Author: denob

Many of us grow at least some of our own produce. Summer gardens can produce enough veggies to feed us through the season and perhaps even enough to put some up for the winter. Tomatoes, beans, squash, corn, and greens are common veggies grown in our back yards, but have you thought about fruit trees?…

On a recent trip to my local country hardware store, I noticed that the maple syrup tapping supplies have come to the shelves. For those of us who strive to be as self reliant as possible, tapping a few maple trees can be a great way to put up some sugar. Maple syrup is a…

So – how are you doing getting around to eating all that food in your food storage?? You have started right? Anything in your food storage that you haven’t really added to your main menu? Some things are easy to incorporate and others we needed a little help getting into the habit of using regularly….

Many of us have the mindset to shelter in place for most any emergency or disaster. But there will be times when this is not possible or not practical. Wildfires, floods, severe weather are all some of the situations that could force us from our homes. While many disasters happen without warning, there are many…

We have a large number of teenagers and young adults that stay with us for periods of time. Teenagers eat a lot. Like hollow legs and empty pits they are always looking for something to fill them up. So having a large pantry means that I know I can handle kids and company without having…

This editorial is strictly the opinion of the author, and as such, is not endorsed by the Canadian Preppers Network in anyway.  ~  D. Luther As his New Year’s gift to the United States, President Barack Obama ratified the National Defense Authorization Act on December 31.  This effectively makes the United States a war zone,…

I just wanted to take a moment to wish you all the very best during the holiday season. Since this site was revitalized in the spring, interest has grown and participation has skyrocketed.A very special thanks goes out to all the contributers that have made this possible… Ancient DragonSueAnitapreciouspearlThe Real TabbyDaisy You have all helped…

Saving money is most times easier than making it and I have found a way to save LOTS of money. In our home we seem to have mountains of laundry to be done but my honest first thought when I heard about making my own soap was – all I need is one-more-thing-to-do…was the extra…

My DH and I have a fair bit on our plates like most other people. We live out here in heaven with animals to care for and 10 acres & a 150 year old home to look after but there are also the realities of working from home (that’s the business that makes the money…

Moving is really on my mind because I’m moving in 10 days. What am I forgetting?  Oh yeah, I still have to PACK!!! Packing aside, a recent concern of mine is OPSEC.  As economic issues in the world seem to be coming to a head, I wonder if the time is near when my preps…